heterogeneity
noun
het·ero·ge·ne·i·ty
ˌhe-tə-rō-jə-ˈnē-ə-tē 
ˌhe-trō-
: the quality or state of consisting of dissimilar or diverse elements : the quality or state of being heterogeneous
cultural heterogeneity
Examples of heterogeneity in a Sentence
the cultural heterogeneity of its residents is a point of pride for the city
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The rationale behind this heterogeneity is to avoid such a policy's uneven incidence on households at different income levels.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Developing The Drugs Of Tomorrow The heterogeneity of diseases calls for a diverse range of medicines.
—Max Votek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The rationale behind this heterogeneity is to avoid such a policy's uneven incidence on households at different income levels.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Of course, the EU’s profound heterogeneity is ultimately the justification for its extraordinary single-market project.
—Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
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“Heterogeneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterogeneity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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heterogeneity
noun
het·ero·ge·ne·ity
ˌhet-ə-rō-jə-ˈnē-ət-ē, ˌhe-trō-
plural heterogeneities
: the quality or state of being heterogeneous
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